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11/05/2026

*THE DAILY FOUNTAIN*
*DAILY DEVOTIONAL OF THE*
*CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION)*
DATE: MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
*TOPIC: GIVING GOD OUR BEST, WITH FAITH*

READ: GENESIS 4:1-5

Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore [a]Cain, and said, “I have acquired a man from the Lord.”
2 Then she bore again, this time his brother [b]Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground.
3 And [c]in the process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground to the Lord.
4 Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. And the Lord respected Abel and his offering,
5 but He did not respect Cain and his offering. And Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell.

*THE MESSAGE:*

Rogation Monday, like Rogation Sunday, is a time of seeking God's blessing on our land, work, and communities. It reminds us that all we have comes from God, and we must honour Him with our best. Genesis 4:1-5 tells the story of Cain and Abel, two brothers who brought offerings to God. Abel offered the best of his flock, while Cain brought a lesser sacrifice. God accepted Abel's offering but rejected Cain's because it was not given in faith and sincerity. This passage teaches us that God desires not just our work, but our wholehearted devotion.

Are you offering your best to God knowing fully it comes from God? Do you give to God in all sincerity of mind or out of obligation? As we pray for God's provision today, let us also reflect on the quality of our offerings, whether in our labour, worship, or service. Are we giving God our best, or merely what is convenient? True blessings come when we honour God with faith, gratitude, and excellence in all we do. Remember, God does not just bless the work of our hands but the heart behind it.

*PRAYER:* Lord, help me to honour You with my work and worship, and may my offerings be pleasing in Your sight in Jesus' Name. Amen.

10/05/2026

*THE DAILY FOUNTAIN*
*DAILY DEVOTIONAL OF THE*
*CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION)*
DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2026
(Easter 5 - Rogation Sunday)
*TOPIC: CONFIDENCE IN CHRIST'S OVERCOMING POWER*

READ: JOHN 16:23-33

23 In that day you will no longer ask me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.
24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.
25 “Though I have been speaking figuratively, a time is coming when I will no longer use this kind of language but will tell you plainly about my Father.
26 In that day you will ask in my name. I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf.
27 No, the Father himself loves you because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God.
28 I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father.”
29 Then Jesus’ disciples said, “Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech. 30 Now we can see that you know all things and that you do not even need to have anyone ask you questions. This makes us believe that you came from God.”
31 “Do you now believe?” Jesus replied.
32 “A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me.
33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

*THE MESSAGE:*

Rogation Sunday is a time when the Church prays for God's blessing on the land, crops, and labour. It is a reminder of our dependence on God for provision and protection and is observed before the Ascension Day. In John 16:23-33, Jesus reassures His disciples of their direct access to the Father in prayer. He encourages them to ask in His name, promising that God would answer (verses 23-24). As we reflect on Rogation Sunday, we are reminded that God cares for our daily needs and invites us to trust Him with our concerns, whether spiritual or material. Jesus also speaks of the coming trials and challenges His followers would face. Yet, He gives them a message of hope: "In the world, you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world" (verse 33).

Life's challenges are inevitable, but victory in Jesus Christ is guaranteed. Though our faith may waiver like that of Jesus' disciples, there is a powerful assurance that no matter what difficulties we face, whether in farming, labour, or life in general, Christ's victory is our confidence. No matter the challenges in our career, marriage, ministry, finances, health, etc. We must know that Christ guarantees us victory.

*PRAYER:* Lord, strengthen my faith and help me trust in Your unfailing care in Jesus' Name. Amen.

09/05/2026

*THE DAILY FOUNTAIN*
*DAILY DEVOTIONAL OF THE*
*CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION)*
DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 09, 2026
*TOPIC: TRUSTING GOD IN TIMES OF NEED*

READ: EXODUS 17:1-7

The whole Israelite community set out from the Desert of Sin, traveling from place to place as the Lord commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink.
2 So they quarreled with Moses and said, “Give us water to drink.”
Moses replied, “Why do you quarrel with me? Why do you put the Lord to the test?”
3 But the people were thirsty for water there, and they grumbled against Moses. They said, “Why did you bring us up out of Egypt to make us and our children and livestock die of thirst?”
4 Then Moses cried out to the Lord, “What am I to do with these people? They are almost ready to stone me.”
5 The Lord answered Moses, “Go out in front of the people. Take with you some of the elders of Israel and take in your hand the staff with which you struck the Nile, and go.
6 I will stand there before you by the rock at Horeb. Strike the rock, and water will come out of it for the people to drink.” So Moses did this in the sight of the elders of Israel.
7 And he called the place Massah[a] and Meribah[b] because the Israelites quarreled and because they tested the Lord saying, “Is the Lord among us or not?”

*THE MESSAGE:*

Exodus 17:1-7 recounts a significant moment for the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. Faced with the threat of dying from lack of drinking water, they turned to Moses, expressed their anger and questioned God's presence. This passage offers valuable lessons about trust, obedience, and the provision of God. The Israelites, despite experiencing God's miraculous deliverance from Egypt, quickly succumbed to fear and doubt. Their complaints, though understandable, reveal a lack of trust in God's provision. This highlights the human tendency to focus on immediate needs and lose sight of God's faithfulness. However, despite their grumbling, God provided. He instructed Moses to strike a rock, and miraculously, water flowed forth, and quenched the thirst of the people. This act serves as a powerful reminder of God's provision and His unwavering commitment to His people.

How often do we, like the Israelites, allow fear and doubt to cloud our faith? Do we fully trust in God's provision, even when faced with challenging circumstances? This passage challenges us to cultivate a deeper trust in God, to remember His past faithfulness, and to confidently rely on His provision for our present and future needs. Are there areas where you struggle to trust God's provision and care? This passage encourages us to turn to God in prayer, trusting that He will provide for our needs. Just as God provided water from the rock, He can bring solutions and blessings in ways we might not expect.

*PRAYER:* Lord, help me to trust in Your provision, even when I face uncertainty and fear. Amen.

08/05/2026

*THE DAILY FOUNTAIN*
*DAILY DEVOTIONAL OF THE*
*CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION)*
DATE: FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
*TOPIC: THE CARING GOD*

READ: EXODUS 16:31-36

31 And the house of Israel called its name [a]Manna. And it was like white coriander seed, and the taste of it was like wafers made with honey.
32 Then Moses said, “This is the thing which the Lord has commanded: ‘Fill an omer with it, to be kept for your generations, that they may see the bread with which I fed you in the wilderness, when I brought you out of the land of Egypt.’ ”
33 And Moses said to Aaron, “Take a pot and put an omer of manna in it, and lay it up before the Lord, to be kept for your generations.”
34 As the Lord commanded Moses, so Aaron laid it up before the Testimony, to be kept.
35 And the children of Israel ate manna forty years, until they came to an inhabited land; they ate manna until they came to the border of the land of Canaan.
36 Now an omer is one-tenth of an ephah.

*THE MESSAGE:*

The story in our text today proves God as Jehovah Jireh. This is in line with the professed faith of Abraham that “God will provide” (Genesis 28:22), as he was heading to Moriah to sacrifice Isaac, on God's order. Our Lord faithfully provided the people with manna for forty years in the wilderness until they entered the Promised Land. This food was tasty and nutritious and that is why the Israelites solely depended on it for 40 years (Joshua 5:12). The first lesson for us here is that Our God is a covenant-keeping God. Similarly, the Lord graciously provided manna and quail, despite the people's grumbling. This shows how merciful our God is and His readiness to meet our needs without minding our unworthiness. However, we should reciprocate His blessings and provision with obedience.

The Israelites were commanded to keep an omer of manna in the Ark of the Covenant as a lasting reminder of the Lord's gracious provision for their physical needs. In the same vein, Jesus refers to this provision of manna in Exodus 16 to describe Himself as the bread of life. He proved this by feeding the 5,000 people. So, we should put our trust in Him for He will take care of us. Let us, therefore, cast our burden and anxiety on Him because He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7).

*PRAYER:* Lord, give me the grace to put my trust in You and believe that You can meet me at the point of my need. Amen.

07/05/2026

*THE DAILY FOUNTAIN*
*DAILY DEVOTIONAL OF THE*
*CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION)*
DATE: THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2026
*TOPIC: HONOURING GOD THROUGH REST*

READ: EXODUS 16:27-30

Nevertheless, some of the people went out on the seventh day to gather it, but they found none.
28 Then the Lord said to Moses, “How long will you[a] refuse to keep my commands and my instructions?
29 Bear in mind that the Lord has given you the Sabbath; that is why on the sixth day he gives you bread for two days. Everyone is to stay where they are on the seventh day; no one is to go out.”
30 So the people rested on the seventh day.

*THE MESSAGE:*

In Exodus 16:27-30, the Israelites' response to God's command about the Sabbath reveals their struggle with obedience. Despite clear instructions to rest and stay away from gathering manna on the 7th day, some still went out to collect it (Exodus 16:27). This act of disobedience showed a lack of trust in God's provision and a disregard for the sanctity of the Sabbath. God responded with a reminder of His purpose in instituting the Sabbath: It was a holy day set apart for rest and worship, demonstrating reliance on Him (Exodus 16:29-30). God reaffirms His desire for His people to honour Him by obeying His commands and embracing His provision for their lives.

Christians are encouraged to honour God through intentional rest and trust in His sufficiency. The Sabbath principle teaches us to pause from our labour and recognise that God is the source of all we need (Psalm 46:10). In a fast-paced world that often glorifies busyness, resting in God becomes an act of faith and worship, acknowledging His lordship over our lives. Obedience to God's commands, including giving priority to rest and worship, deepens our relationship with Him and positions us to experience His peace and blessings (Isaiah 58:13-14).

*PRAYER:* Lord, help me to honour You through obedience and rest, trusting fully in Your provision and care, in Jesus' Name. Amen!

06/05/2026

*THE DAILY FOUNTAIN*
*DAILY DEVOTIONAL OF THE*
*CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION)*
DATE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
*TOPIC: OBEDIENCE TO GOD'S PROVISION*

READ: EXODUS 16:22-26

22 And so it was, on the sixth day, that they gathered twice as much bread, two omers for each one. And all the rulers of the congregation came and told Moses.
23 Then he said to them, “This is what the Lord has said: ‘Tomorrow is a Sabbath rest, a holy Sabbath to the Lord. Bake what you will bake today, and boil what you will boil; and lay up for yourselves all that remains, to be kept until morning.’ ”
24 So they laid it up till morning, as Moses commanded; and it did not stink, nor were there any worms in it.
25 Then Moses said, “Eat that today, for today is a Sabbath to the Lord; today you will not find it in the field. 26 Six days you shall gather it, but on the seventh day, the Sabbath, there will be none.”

*THE MESSAGE:*

The narrative in Exodus 16:22-26 highlights God's provision and His call for obedience. After providing manna in the wilderness, God instructed the Israelites to gather double portions on the 6th day to prepare for the Sabbath, a day of rest dedicated to Him (Exodus 16:23). This command emphasised the sanctity of the Sabbath and the need for trust in God's daily provision. Despite clear instructions, some Israelites disobeyed by seeking manna on the Sabbath, revealing their lack of faith in God's sufficiency (Exodus 16:25-26). This passage emphasises God's desire for His people to honour His commandments and depend on Him fully.

We must learn the importance of trusting God's provision and living in obedience to His Word (Matthew 6:11). In a world driven by self-reliance, we are called to recognise that God is our ultimate provider, meeting our needs in His timing and ways (Philippians 4:19). Observing rest and worship, as demonstrated by the Sabbath, allows us to realign our hearts with God and express our trust in His care. By heeding His instructions, we experience His blessings and peace, even in the midst of life's uncertainties.

*PRAYER:* Lord, teach me to trust in Your provision and walk in obedience to Your word. Amen!

05/05/2026

*THE DAILY FOUNTAIN*
*DAILY DEVOTIONAL OF THE*
*CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION)*
DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2026
*TOPIC: PEACE IN CHRIST*

READ: JOHN 16:29-33

Then Jesus’ disciples said, “Now you are speaking clearly and without figures of speech. 30 Now we can see that you know all things and that you do not even need to have anyone ask you questions. This makes us believe that you came from God.”
31 “Do you now believe?” Jesus replied.
32 “A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me.
33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

*THE MESSAGE:*

In John 16:29-33, the disciples express newfound clarity about Jesus' teachings, declaring their belief in His divine mission (John 16:29-30). However, Jesus gently warns them that their faith will soon be tested. He foresees their scattering during His arrest and crucifixion, leaving Him alone, though He affirms that He is never truly alone because the Father is with Him (John 16:32). Despite the impending trials, Jesus concludes with a powerful promise: "In Me, you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). This assurance reflects Jesus' victory over sin and death, offering His followers peace amid life's storms.

This passage serves as a reminder for us to seek peace in Christ, and not in worldly circumstances. Challenges and tribulations must come (2 Timothy 3:12), but Jesus' triumph assures us that we are never alone. By anchoring our faith in Him, we find courage to endure difficulties, knowing that His victory secures our ultimate hope (Romans 8:37). His peace sustains us, enabling us to face life with confidence and joy, regardless of trials (Philippians 4:7).

*PRAYER:* Lord, help me to find peace in You, despite life's tribulations, and to trust in Your overcoming power; in Jesus' Name. Amen!

03/05/2026

*THE DAILY FOUNTAIN*
*DAILY DEVOTIONAL OF THE*
*CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION)*
DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 03, 2026
(Easter 4)
*TOPIC: JOY AMID SORROW*

READ: JOHN 16:5-22

5 but now I am going to him who sent me. None of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’
6 Rather, you are filled with grief because I have said these things.
7 But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.
8 When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment:
9 about sin, because people do not believe in me;
10 about righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no longer;
11 and about judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned.
12 “I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear.
13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. 14 He will glorify me because it is from me that he will receive what he will make known to you. 15 All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what he will make known to you.”
The Disciples’ Grief Will Turn to Joy
16 Jesus went on to say, “In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me.”
17 At this, some of his disciples said to one another, “What does he mean by saying, ‘In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me,’ and ‘Because I am going to the Father’?”
18 They kept asking, “What does he mean by ‘a little while’? We don’t understand what he is saying.”
19 Jesus saw that they wanted to ask him about this, so he said to them, “Are you asking one another what I meant when I said, ‘In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me’?
20 Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.
21 A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world.
22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

*THE MESSAGE:*

Jesus prepares His disciples for His imminent departure, assuring them that His going away, was for their benefit. He promises the coming of the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, who would guide them into all truth (John 16:7, 13). While Jesus acknowledges their sorrow at His departure (John 16:6), He offers hope by likening their grief to the labour pains of a woman giving birth, which turns into joy once the child is born (John 16:21).

This analogy emphasizes that their temporary sorrow would result in eternal joy when they see Him again in His resurrected glory (John 16:22). Jesus' words reflect His deep love for His disciples and His desire to prepare them for the transformative power of His resurrection and the Spirit's indwelling.
Christians are reminded that life's challenges often give way to outstanding spiritual joy when we trust in God's purposes. Like the disciples, we may endure seasons of grief and uncertainty, but Jesus assures us of His abiding presence through the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:26-27). This hope empowers us to persevere, knowing that our trials produce lasting joy in Christ (James 1:2-3). As we await His return, we are encouraged to live with the assurance of His victory over sorrow and death (1 Corinthians 15:57).

*PRAYER:* Lord, help me to endure sorrow with hope, knowing that Your joy will fill my heart. Amen!

02/05/2026

*THE DAILY FOUNTAIN*
*DAILY DEVOTIONAL OF THE*
*CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION)*
DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 02, 2026
*TOPIC: STRENGTHENED TO STAND*

READ: JOHN 16:1-4

These things I have spoken to you, that you should not be made to stumble.
2 They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service.
3 And these things they will do [a]to you because they have not known the Father nor Me.
4 But these things I have told you, that when [b]the time comes, you may remember that I told you of them.
“And these things I did not say to you at the beginning, because I was with you.

*THE MESSAGE:*

The message in John 16:1-4 reveals Jesus' deep concern for His disciples as He prepared them for the challenges they would face. He warned them about persecution and rejection, ensuring they were not caught off guard when the trials would come (John 16:2-3). Jesus' words reflect His role as the Good Shepherd, who prepares and protects His flock (John 10:11). His reminder that suffering for righteousness' sake is a mark of true discipleship aligns with His earlier teaching in Matthew 5:10-12, where He pronounced blessings on those who are persecuted for His sake. The disciples, strengthened by His advice, demonstrated steadfastness and unshaking faith, as seen in Acts 5:1, where they rejoiced in being counted worthy to suffer for His name.

In today's world, Christians face various forms of opposition to their faith. This text assures us that Jesus equips His followers with the grace to endure (2 Corinthians 12:9). Believers are called to remain steadfast, trusting that trials produce perseverance and maturity (James 1:2-4). By abiding in Christ (John 15:4-5) and relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance (John 14:26), we find strength to overcome and testify of His love. Like the apostles, we are encouraged to stand firm, knowing that our perseverance glorifies God and fulfils His purpose in us (1 Peter 4:12-14).

*PRAYER:* Lord, grant me the courage to stand firm in my faith, even in times of trial, in Jesus' Name. Amen!

01/05/2026

*THE DAILY FOUNTAIN*
*DAILY DEVOTIONAL OF THE*
*CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION)*
DATE: FRIDAY, MAY 01, 2026
*TOPIC: JESUS: THE WAY TO THE FATHER*

READ: JOHN 14:1-14

14 “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.
2 In My Father’s house are many [a]mansions; if it were not so, [b]I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. 4 And where I go you know, and the way you know.”
5 Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?”
6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
7 “If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him.”
8 Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us.”
9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?
10 Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the works.
11 Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves.
12 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.
13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you [c]ask anything in My name, I will do it.

*THE MESSAGE:*

In today's passage, Jesus comforts His disciples, revealing Himself as the Way, the Truth, and the Life. This message is particularly significant as we celebrate St. Philip and St. James, two apostles who demonstrated unshaking faith in their discipleship. Philip's question, "Show us the Father" (verse 8), echoes humanity's deep longing to know God. Jesus responds by affirming His unity with the Father, reminding His followers that to see Him is to see the Father. St. James, often associated with steadfast faith, exemplifies a life fully devoted to Christ's mission. Together, their lives encourage us to remain faithful and trust Jesus as the only path to eternal communion with God.

For Christians today, this passage is a reminder to find assurance and guidance in Jesus, amidst life's uncertainties. Faith in Him anchors us, providing peace and confidence in God's promises. As Jesus empowers His followers to do greater works, we are called to live as witnesses of His truth and love. Like Philip and James, we are invited to deepen our relationship with Christ, trusting Him to lead us in the way of righteousness and to strengthen us for the journey ahead.

*PRAYER:* Lord help me trust fully in Jesus as the Way the Truth, and the Life. Amen!

30/04/2026

*THE DAILY FOUNTAIN*
*DAILY DEVOTIONAL OF THE*
*CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION)*
DATE: THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
*TOPIC: TOTAL OBEDIENCE*

READ: EXODUS 16:8-21

8 Also Moses said, “This shall be seen when the Lord gives you meat to eat in the evening, and in the morning bread to the full; for the Lord hears your complaints which you make against Him. And what are we? Your complaints are not against us but against the Lord.”
9 Then Moses spoke to Aaron, “Say to all the congregation of the children of Israel, ‘Come near before the Lord, for He has heard your complaints.’ ”
10 Now it came to pass, as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and behold, the glory of the Lord appeared in the cloud.
11 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying,
12 “I have heard the complaints of the children of Israel. Speak to them, saying, ‘At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall be filled with bread. And you shall know that I am the Lord your God.’ ”
13 So it was that quail came up at evening and covered the camp, and in the morning the dew lay all around the camp.
14 And when the layer of dew lifted, there, on the surface of the wilderness, was a small round substance, as fine as frost on the ground.
15 So when the children of Israel saw it, they said to one another, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was.
And Moses said to them, “This is the bread which the Lord has given you to eat.
16 This is the thing which the Lord has commanded: ‘Let every man gather it according to each one’s need, one omer for each person, according to the number of persons; let every man take for those who are in his tent.’ ”
17 Then the children of Israel did so and gathered, some more, some less.
18 So when they measured it by omers, he who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack. Every man had gathered according to each one’s need.
19 And Moses said, “Let no one leave any of it till morning.”
20 Notwithstanding they did not [b]heed Moses. But some of them left part of it until morning, and it bred worms and stank. And Moses was angry with them.
21 So they gathered it every morning, every man according to his need. And when the sun became hot, it melted.

*THE MESSAGE:*

After the Israelites finished complaining, Moses responded by reassuring them that God would provide food for them (Exodus 16:8). He told them that God would rain down bread from heaven. In the evening, quails also arrived, which the Israelites called "manna" (Exodus 16:13-14,31). Moses finally warned them that God would test their obedience by providing food for six days, with a double portion on the sixth day, and none on the seventh day (Exodus 16:4-5, 29-30). This test would reveal whether they would follow God's instructions.

Beloved, Jesus Christ taught us to pray to God to give us today our daily bread. Just as it was in the case of Israel, God is more than able to provide our needs daily. As long as you continue to obey God's instruction, you will experience His bountiful provisions. We must also be content with God's provision, trusting that He will supply your needs. Are there areas in your life where you are tempted to "store up" more than God has provided, out of fear or lack of trust? Remember that God knows your needs and calls you to trust Him each day. His instructions are for your good, leading to a life of faith, peace, and provision.

*PRAYER:* Lord Jesus, thank You for our daily provisions, help me to continually depend on You in times of need in Jesus' Name, Amen.

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